Some parents of autistic children want researchers to look into a controversial and unproven treatment for the condition. It's called Chelation, and it works by extracting metals from the body. The drug is usually used to treat lead poisoning, but some believe that autism is linked to metals, including mercury from vaccines, that contribute to the condition. The treatment is bringing mixed reviews from doctors when it comes to results.
Dr. Giuseppina Feingold, Sam & Thomas' Pediatrician: "Verbal skills are the first that we see. Improvements in eye contact, cooperation."
Dr. Barry Kosofsky, child neurology, New York Hospital: "These desperate parents will take money that they often don't have to spend on such therapies, which are experimental at best, and likely not to work."
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There are many types of
There are many types of chelation. You can't put them all together and make a judgement. In my opinion, there are evasive (IV) and inevasive (oral suppliments, clay baths, and epsom salt is a natural chelator) ways to draw out toxins. I definately did my research before deciding for my daughter, but if I had discounted it right away because I "thought" it might be dangerous, I would have missed my miracle. As you educate yourself on different interventions, don't pass up some without at least making an informed decision. Every route is worth a little looking into, the paths to helping our children are as different as they are.
Thank you for the
Thank you for the information =) How much epsom salt do you need? We'd be willing to try that, and
a clay bath (only I dont know where to get that). As for oral suppliments, I wish, we have to sneek
my sons anti seizure meds into frosting and its still a chore. Appreciate the info really =)
If you go to
If you go to www.evenbetternow.com it can give you info on the baths and so forth. If you think your child's condition was effected by toxins, it's definately worth looking into! Also I think 1-2 cups of the epsom salt in the bath, depending on how much water. Good Luck!
Thank you lilysmom. By the
Thank you lilysmom. By the way we're one of the families in that big law suit concerning innoculations.
Thank you lilysmom. By the
Thank you lilysmom. By the way we're one of the families in that big law suit concerning innoculations.
Thank you lilysmom. By the
Thank you lilysmom. By the way we're one of the families in that big law suit concerning innoculations.
I've heard about children
I've heard about children that died from the procedure. As much as I want my son to talk
Im not willing to take that kind of a chance.
I believe renal failure is a
I believe renal failure is a significant risk, particularly if the dosages are too high or recovery time between infusions is not adequate. When my son was young, there was little indication that it worked at all, so I'm not sure what has changed, if anything, about the procedure that makes it seem so promising for some now.